9 things to do in Boulder County today, June 30

Bari Tessler will speak about and sign her new book, "The Art of Money: A Life-Changing Guide to Financial Happiness," tonight at the Boulder Book Store. (Courtesy Photo)

In "The Art of Money," Bari Tessler offers an integrative approach that creates the real possibility of "money healing," using our relationship with money as a gateway to self awareness and a training ground for compassion, confidence, and self worth. Tessler's gentle techniques weave together emotional depth, big picture visioning, and refreshingly accessible money practices that will help anyone transform their relationship with money and, in so doing, transform their life, 7:30 p.m., Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St., Boulder; $5; 303-447-2074 or boulderbookstore.net.

ART

Close To Home: Alleys, Backyards & Byways Boulder County oil painters Valerie Meyers and Jeannie DeMarinis have been painting together on location for more than seven years. They tramp through town and county pathways, back roads and alleys in all seasons and weather conditions, seeking out familiar but infrequently noticed settings. ^^ 7 a.m., Lucky's Cafe, 3980 Broadway, Boulder; Free; 303-402-9403.

Climate Change in our Backyard Thirst? Living here in Colorado can make it easy to be disconnected from much of what we hear about climate change. From melting of glaciers to sea level rise. Colorado and the rocky mountains are not immune to these global changes. Join us as we explore how water or the lack there of is threatening Colorful Colorado, 7 p.m., Fiske Planetarium, 2414 Regent Drive, Boulder; $10; fiske.colorado.edu/beta/events?id=150.

Supervolcanoes The scene was 74,000 years ago, on the island of Sumatra. A volcanic eruption triggered the sudden and violent collapse of a vast regional plateau. Toba, as the volcano is known today, was the largest volcanic eruption in the last 25 million years. But Earth has seen far larger. 250 million years ago, an eruption in what's now Siberia lasted a million years and was probably responsible for the greatest episode of mass extinction in Earth's history. Super Volcanoes explores rare types of volcanic eruptions that marshal the energy that lurks, like a sleeping dragon, beneath the surface of planet Earth. The story of these big blow-outs is a tale of havoc and mayhem: mass extinctions, climate collapses, and violence beyond anything humans have ever witnessed. In this unique immersive experience, audiences will explore the impact of volcanism on Earth and other worlds in our solar system, 2 p.m., Fiske Planetarium, 2414 Regent Drive, Boulder; $10; fiske.colorado.edu/beta/events?id=4.

NATURE

Evening Hike to Woods Quarry Unwind after a busy day by taking a fun hike to Woods Quarry. Follow naturalist Suzanne Michot to one of the historic stone quarries within the City of Boulder Open Space Mountain Parks. Find out about this unique place and the interesting plants and animals of the area. You'll also learn some of the history and geology of the quarry, 5:30 p.m., Chautauqua Park, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder; $25; 720-561-5968 or bvsd.org/LLL.

TALKS & WORKSHOPS

Soft Fresh Cheeses & Intro to Hard Aged CheesesThis class will cover several easy and quick fresh cheeses, including Chevre (soft goat cheese), Fromage Blanc (a milder version of soft cheese made with cow's milk), Cream Cheese and Cottage Cheese. We will discuss how to source the best milks for these and other cheeses, and you will learn how easy it is to make these in your own home! These are great starter cheeses because they are quick and easy and require relatively easy-to-find ingredients and minimal equipment.Registration is required, 7 p.m., The Art of Cheese, 505 Weaver Park Road, Ste E, Longmont; theartofcheese.com.

"How Art Evolves Consciousness" with Alex and Alyson Grey Join Alex Grey & Allyson Grey for a journey through the history of Visionary Art and get an update on the Entheon project, now in construction at CoSM. The Grey's are artists and co-founders of CoSM, Chapel of Sacred Mirrors, an interfaith church in the scenic Hudson Valley of New York, 6 p.m., The Integral Center, 2805 Broadway, Boulder; $25; 303-834-7784 or eventbrite.com/e/how-art-evolves-consciousness-with-alex-grey-allyson-grey-tickets-25826694338.

Boulder is pretty good at producing rock bands, and by "rock," we mean the in-your-face, guitar-heavy, leather-clad variety — you know, the good kind. For a prime example, look no farther than BANDITS. Full Story